Lebogang Mashego

Education: Bachelor of Arts, majored in Journalism and Media Studies, and History, Rhodes University (2015-2018)

Experience: Journalist at Oppidan Press (from 2015 - 2017), W24 (now called News24 Lifestyle (2018), Intelligence Transfer Centre (2019), Opera News (2019-2020)

Awards: Recipient of the INMA Elevate Scholarship (2022)

Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk. She joined the Briefly News team in 2021. She has 6 years of experience in the journalism field. Her journalism career started while studying at Rhodes University, where she worked for the Oppidan Press for 3 years. She worked as a lifestyle writer and editor at W24 and Opera News. She graduated with a BA degree majoring in Journalism and Media Studies in 2017. She's a recipient of the INMA Elevate Scholarship. Email: lebogang.mashego@briefly.co.za

2373 articles published since 17 Jun 2021

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President Cyril Ramaphosa defends Sahpra after EFF march against lockdown

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SIU investigations directly implicate Dr Zweli Mkhize in Digital Vibes appointment

Politics

5 years ago

Journalists are battling for recognition as Covid-19 frontline workers

South Africa

5 years ago

NPA and Hawks to investigate and prosecute Apartheid-era crimes

Politics

5 years ago

Department of Health defends spending R83 million a year on Cuban doctors

South Africa

5 years ago

Acting Health Minister says surge in Covid-19 cases in Gauteng will affect other provinces

South Africa

5 years ago

Police to lay criminal charges against organisers of EFF protest in Tshwane on Friday over vaccines

Politics

5 years ago

Police spokesperson Colonel Brenda Muridili says that the police are set to bring criminal charges against organisers of the EFF protest in Tshwane on Friday.

The Economic Freedom Fighters party set to march for vaccines on Friday

Sports

5 years ago

The EFF has called on supporters to march to the SA Health Products Regulatory Authority in Tshwane to demand approval of the Chinese and Russian vaccines.

ANC secretary-general Ace Magushule appears in court to fight his suspension

Politics

5 years ago

ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule appeared in court for his case against the ANC. He is fighting the ANC for his suspension, calling it unconstitutional.

Train of Hope is bringing healthcare to SA’s poor communities

South Africa

5 years ago

The Phelophepa clinic also called the "Train of Hope" recently visited Dude station in Soweto to bring almost free healthcare to poor residents in the township.

Covid-19: Gauteng government says hospital beds are running out

South Africa

5 years ago

The Gauteng Provincial Government spokesperson Thabo Masebe says hospitals in the province are struggling with rise in the number of admissions due to Covid-19.

Reports state UCT fire was started intentionally, suspicious vehicle spotted

South Africa

5 years ago

Investigations by the City of Cape Town and SANParks show that the fire started at Table Mountain/UCT was not caused by natural causes but started with intent.

ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule garners support as he takes the ANC to court

Politics

5 years ago

Suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule gains support from party members as he proceeds to take the ANC over his suspension due to charges against him.

Gauteng government to take legal action against Piet Rampedi and Independent Media Group

South Africa

5 years ago

The Gauteng government is taking legal action against Piet Rampedi and Independent Media Group for the reports made with regard to the Thembisa 10 debacle.

KwaHlati 'diamond' miners told to stop digging for stones or police will intervene

South Africa

5 years ago

The KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive council has told people mining in KwaHlati to stop all mining activities or be met with police force, starting Thursday.

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